…Two of the victims who were taken to hospital remain in critical condition. Local media reports one woman was hit in the lower back and the other in the abdomen.The suspect, a 31-year-old man believed to have mental health issues, was arrested at the scene following a police operation. He was armed with two knives, loc…

…will receive financial support to strengthen their businesses,” she said. She urged the media to give the programmes adequate publicity, noting that they would further support the state’s social investment drive and women empowerment initiatives. Osamaye added that the programmes were in line with Governor Aiyedatiwa’s…

…to the local Judicial Police branch, was filmed and subsequently shared on social media, sparking harsh reactions from human rights organizations. In the viral video, a man reads to those present a document purported to be a ruling from the Sebha Criminal Court, which supposedly orders the execution of the sentence in…

…the security of one of the world's busiest maritime oil and gas transit routes. No immediate response has been issued by the countries or shipping companies involved in the reported incidents, and the claims made by Iranian state media have not been independently verified. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 12:56 PM | Share…

…has introduced stricter quality control measures for road construction, including an immediate ban on asphalt laying during the rainy season, as part of efforts to improve the durability of roads across the state.The directive, issued through the Anambra State Ministry of Works, follows concerns over the effect of heav…

A multi-vehicle crash involving articulated trucks and other vehicles on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused hours of gridlock on Monday, leaving commuters and transport operators stranded. The crash disrupted traffic along the busy corridor, with motorists calling for long-overdue safety improvements …

Nigeria's Super Falcons have been subjected to racist abuse on social media ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with several players targeted by accounts posting monkey emojis, banana emojis and primate images following recent controversies involving the team. The latest wave of abuse comes as t…

…devices were sighted near the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno. It said the troops immediately evacuated 21 female students lodging nearby to Kinnasara barracks. “Three students who suffered seizures during the evacuation were stabilised at a hospital, while security around the area was reinforced,” the report said. In…

…Airport, in Delta State. The incident, which has attracted attention on social media, occurred during a security screening process when the officer questioned the passenger over canned milk and other tinned food items in her luggage. The disagreement later escalated into a verbal altercation within the airport terminal…

…but being able to afford it at a young age like Peller is a measure of success.The media personality said this on IG while reacting to a comment from a troll who berated him for celebrating the upcoming wedding of popular streamer, Peller.DaddyFreeze in a video he posted on Sunday, July 26, said many people who abuse P…

…environment. "I must emphasise that anyone found disposing of waste on roads, road medians, drainage channels, open spaces or any other unauthorised location will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. There will be no exceptions," he said.He urged residents to patronise only their assigned Private Sect…

…repeatedly urged the public to disregard unverified claims circulating on social media, TUKO Sport reports.Various theories about the cause of death spread online, but none were supported by any medical or police evidence, and those close to the family pushed back firmly against the speculation.Adams is survived by his…

Men's coach Gehgeh begs for forgiveness in hilarious video as he reveals what he thinks of men who broke their relationship because of his teachings Gehgeh, a men's coach, has begged for forgiveness after he was criticised following his wedding. The Internet personality has long advised men against spending on women or…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Lagos Division, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of 70 Nigerian Army personnel who were convicted by courts-martial in 2014 but later granted an unconditional presidential pardon by former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a judgment delivered on July 20, 2026, Justi…

GistReel An awkward but humorous conversation between two BBNaija Season 11 housemates, Temi and Chimsom, has stirred reactions online shortly after the new season premiered. In the exchange, Temi asked Chimsom his age before asking him to guess the ages of the other housemates and her own. After Chimsom guessed she wa…

…was his opportunity to, at least temporarily, silence his political opponents, social media hounds barking at him, as well as independent critics like me. Setting out to lift tens of millions out of poverty, given the current situation and projections, is a daunting task. But, it is not impossible. The first step is fo…

…their operating costs. Although intense competition initially prevented carriers from immediately passing the higher cost to passengers, domestic airfares later rose to N200,000 and above for one-hour, one-way flights as Jet A-1 prices remained between N1,750 and N2,650 per litre. The sharp increase in airfares intensi…

…investigation appears quicker or more coercive than civil litigation. Every arrest immediately engages fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, personal liberty and fair hearing. Once an individual is taken into lawful custody, the State assumes responsibility for that pers…

…we in the conversation about using ChatGPT to write school assignments, generate social media captions or create amusing images. The more important question is: Where is Nigeria, its leading technology companies, its AI startups, its universities, its researchers and its policymakers as the world debates who will build…

…the backdrop of Falana’s keynote address at the eighth annual lecture of Penpushing Media in Abeokuta, the Egba chief, who is also the Chairman of the Egba Agenda Forum, said the legal icon’s position that credible elections begin with transparent party primaries should resonate deeply with the people of Ogun State as…

Davido gifts singer, Mayorkun, a Tesla Cybertruck Singer Davido has gifted his signee, Mayorkun, a Tesla Cybertruck. Davido shared the news on social media this evening, stating that the car will be delivered to the singer tomorrow, July 27. by Linda Ikeji at 26/07/2026 9:15 PM | Share this Story

…Soludo and their children, including Ozonna. In the photos posted on her official social media handles on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Ozonna, who was conspicuously absent at his sister, Oduko's graduation in the United Kingdom, is seen with his arms around his parents and siblings. "Happy Sunday everyone," she captioned the…

I don't know where they kept their brains! - Clergyman David Ibiyeomie slams National Assembly members for passing law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses Clergyman, David Ibiyeomie, has slammed members of the Nigerian Senate for passing a law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses Recall tha…

…GehGeh's sister has claimed that none of their family members were invited to the social media personality's wedding because they are not wealthy. In a video making the rounds online, she alleged that the family was left out because they were not considered "aesthetically pleasing" and did not have money, adding that s…

…falsely linked the traditional ruler of Zar to the alleged government directiveA social media user named Boroh James Hussaini reportedly made additional claims about dowry amounts and conditions for unmarried womenFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Bauchi State Government has dismissed a viral so…